What Is a Limited Excerpt?
On page 117 in the “Digest of Al‑Anon and Alateen Policies” section of the 2022-2025 Al‑Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24/27) v3, it states, “Permission to reprint extensively from our publications is not granted in the United States and Canada
Common Questions About Al-Anon Electronic Literature
Q: In what digital formats can I purchase Al‑Anon Conference Approved Literature (CAL)? A: Currently, some pieces of CAL are available as ebooks, audiobooks, or both. Q: Which books are available as ebooks or audiobooks? A: See the
With Clarity Comes Opportunity—Serving as Trustee
Have you ever considered applying to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees or wondered about what’s required? In 2021, the World Service Conference discussed this topic and identified that potential candidates were seeking to understand
My Journey as an At-Large Literature Committee Member
Shortly after my District position ended, a notice in The Forum magazine caught my attention: the World Service Office (WSO) was looking for At-Large member applications for the Literature Committee. I decided to apply. The application asked for
A Reflection on 70 Years of “The Forum”
I’ve heard it said in Al-Anon that we have to know where we’ve been to make wise decisions about where we’re going. That has certainly proven true in my life. I can look back at my journal entries,
There Was Al-Anon
Looking back on the years of chaos with my son, I like to believe that everything happened for a reason. I used to drive past familiar places that would bring back sad memories, and my heart would begin
Letting Go of Second-Guessing
It happened again. Soon after I shared my honest feelings with a loved one, I doubted myself. Had I said too much? Would it have been better if I’d kept quiet? Growing up gay in a home affected
Shifting My Focus to Myself
Before I came into Al-Anon, my focus was on anyone but me. It was mostly on my husband, who had just entered an outpatient rehab program. My sole purpose was to be supportive to him and to ensure
Public Outreach Posters: The Origin Story!
The Al‑Anon public outreach poster designs were inspired by requests from various Areas after seeing a poster depicting a woman holding a child trapped in a bottle. The original poster was created in Florida, and the World Service
Navigating Recovery with al-anon.org
Alcoholism is a cunning, baffling, and powerful disease, manifesting in ways that can leave families and loved ones feeling helpless and overwhelmed. In my journey, coming to understand that I didn’t cause it, can’t control it, and can’t
Walking the Walk: Speaking Step Twelve into Action
“Actions speak louder than words,” a phrase ingrained in me since childhood, has seamlessly transitioned into my Al‑Anon program, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond mere talk and embracing the opportunity to walk the walk. As I think
The First Step to Healing
I think for a long time the only power I felt I had was to get enraged. I felt powerless in every other way. It’s funny that I think I’m in charge and intimidating when I get angry,